David Perron has made his presence felt for Ottawa Senators

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The Ottawa Senators wanted a strong, veteran presence when they signed David Perron as an unrestricted free agent in July 2023. Article content

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As the Senators prepared to face the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night to close out a three-game homestand at the Canadian Tire Centre, Perron was skating on the fourth line with different combinations that included Stephen Halliday, Lars Eller, Olie Lycksell and Kurtis MacDermid.

Eller was expected to be a game-time decision after missing a week for person reasons.

Perron was the one constant and was to suit up against the Devils. The 37-year-old Perron has turned out to be a strong utility player since signing with the Senators from the Detroit Red Win